Compliment Quotes

I can live for two months on a good compliment.

There are three infallible ways of pleasing an author, and the three form a rising scale of compliment: 1, to tell him you have read one of his books; 2, to tell him you have read all of his books; 3, to ask him to let you read the manuscript of his forthcoming book. No. 1 admits you to his respect; No. 2 admits you to his admiration; No. 3 carries you clear into his heart.

Did you hear that Mitch? Your mom thinks you're beautiful.

Here you come again, looking better than a body has a right to.

Rebecca [West] can handle a pen as brilliantly as ever I could and much more savagely.

You've such a lovely temperature.

You're no Elvis Presley, I'm no Marilyn Monroe, but I do think you're sexy, just thought I'd tell you so.

A compliment is something like a kiss through a veil.

An acquaintance that begins with a compliment is sure to develop into a real friendship.

How had I become middle-aged while the ravages of time ignored her? I didn't know and didn't care, and before I could stop them, the words were already out. "You're beautiful," I murmured.

Andy Andrews is the best speaker I have ever seen.

When your friends begin to flatter you on how young you look, it's a sure sign you're getting old.

I think a compliment ought always to precede a complaint, where one is possible, because it softens resentment and insures for the complaint a courteous and gentle reception.

Faith, that's as well said as if I had said it myself.

The finest woman that ever walked the streets.

There have been a few players described as the new George Best over the years, but this is the first time its been a compliment to me.

Your recipe, darling, is so tasty, and you sure can stir your pot.

Praise is well, compliment is well, but affection-that is the last and most precious reward that any man can win, whether by character or achievement.